International Day for People of African Descent

Th e Africa Dialogue Series 2025 (ADS 2025), themed " Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations ," is a crucial initiative to address historical injustices and promote socioeconomic and cultural justice. By engaging with key stakeholders, Africans, people of African descent, and the wider international community, including state and non-state actors, ADS 2025 aims to integrate reparatory justice into development frameworks . ADS 10 aims to highlight the vital contributions of youth, women, and marginalised groups , fostering a shared collective memory and a united vision for justice and equity. Throughout the series, the exploration of the past, present, and future of reparations will be emphasised. It will focus on learning from history, addressing current challenges, and building a future of healing and justice . ADS 2025 is a call to action, amplifying the voices of Africans and people of African descent and promoting inclusive participation...

Consultations on Systemic racism against Africans and people of African descent in the criminal justice system -  4th session International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement. 15:00 – 16:15 Consultation 5 (continuation): The root causes of systemic racism against Africans and people of African descent in the criminal justice system Speakers:Hanen Ben Hassana Brandon J. Buskey Gay MacDougall Carolina Silva Portero Moderator:Tracie Keesee 16:30 – 18:00 General concluding remarks and recommendations. Closing of public consultations. EMLER Experts:Tracie Keesee Akua Kuenyehia Víctor Rodríguez Rescia Watch the Consultations 4th Part - 4th Session, IIEM on Law Enforcement! Human Rights Council

Consultations on Systemic racism against Africans and people of African descent in the criminal justice system -  4th session International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement. 10:00 – 12:00 Consultation 4: The intersection between race and other factors in discrimination against Africans and people of African descent in the criminal justice system Speakers:Audrey Mena Mosquera Emmanuel Achiri Jerome Mangelinckx Liliane Umubyeyi Moderator:Tracie Keesee 12:15 – 13:00 Consultation 5: The root causes of systemic racism against Africans and people of Africandescent in the criminal justice system Speakers:Carolina Silva Portero Hanen Ben Hassana Brandon J. Buskey Gay MacDougall Moderator: Tracie Keesee. Watch the Consultations 3rd Part - 4th Session, IIEM on Law Enforcement! Human Rights Council

Consultations on Systemic racism against Africans and people of African descent in the criminal justice system - 4th session International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement. Watch the 2nd Meeting - 4th Session, IIEM on Law Enforcement! Human Rights Council

Consultations on Systemic racism against Africans and people of African descent in the criminal justice system - 4th session International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement. The International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement will hold its 4th session from 5 to 9 May 2025 in Geneva. During its session, the Expert Mechanism will hold public in-person consultations on 7 and 8 May in relation to systemic racism against Africans and people of African descent in the criminal justice system. The key observations and recommendations emanating from the consultations will inform the Expert Mechanism's 4th annual report to be presented to the 60th session of the Human Rights Council (8 September - 3 October 2025). All stakeholders are welcome to participate in the consultations. Speakers will include subject-matter experts and directly affected individuals. Other participants will inclu...

  United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON) Cultural Dialogue.   Watch the International Conference on Cultural Heritage in Africa: A Dialogue on the Concept of Authenticity!

The book " Past, present and future of transitional justice: the Latin American experience in the construction of world peace " encourages reflection on the pillars of transitional justice: truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence; The presentation of the book " Pasado, presente y futuro de la Justicia Transicional: la experiencia latinoamericana en la construcción de la paz mundial " ("Past, present and future of transitional justice: the Latin American experience in the construction of world peace") encourages reflection on the pillars of transitional justice (truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence), in line with the objectives of the United Nations to promote sustainable solutions to conflicts and human rights violations. The publication of this book is promoted by the Conference of Ministers of Justice of Latin America and the Caribbean (COMJIB), with the collaboration and support of the General Council of the Sp...